"These Words Are Definitely... Not a Lie" The Tear-Jerking Climax of Oshi no Ko That Overlaps with the Lyrics of the OP Song "Idol"

Who knew the opening theme song "Idol" by YOASOBI for the anime Oshi no Ko held such a clever device! The famous scene at the end of Episode 1, where the words spoken by the "legendary idol" Ai Hoshino (CV: Rie Takahashi) perfectly link with a key phrase from "Idol," gives viewers chills every time they watch it.

Ai, an idol who captivated countless people, was actually raised in an institution and had no memory of loving others or being loved. In Episode 1, Ai secretly gives birth to twins. She continues her idol activities while hiding the fact that she is a mother of two and enjoys happy days with her children.

However, on the day of her long-awaited dome performance, Ai is stabbed with a knife by a stalker at her home. The man inexplicably knew she had children and became enraged, shouting, "How dare you have children when you're an idol...!" and "You led me on by saying you loved me so much! It was all a complete lie!" Though severely wounded, Ai smiled and replied, "Because I don't really understand what it means to love people, I've instead told beautiful lies that would make everyone happy. For me, a lie is love. I intended to express my love in my own way."

After the man fled, Ai realized she wouldn't survive and told her children, "I love you." Having finally spoken words of sincere love to her children, Ai shed tears and said, "Ah, I finally said it.... Sorry for saying it so late. Thank goodness... these words are definitely... not a lie."